Our Story: Powering Progress in Africa Since 2007
From local roots to regional impact, we're committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions across the continent.
Our Mission
To provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved markets in Africa, fostering economic growth and improving quality of life through responsible gas distribution and the development of future energy infrastructure.
Our Vision
To be at the forefront of Africa's energy transition, pioneering the adoption of LNG, RNG, and Hydrogen technologies and setting the standard for responsible energy development.
Our Leadership
Professor Abdi Ahmed
Director
Professor Abdi Ahmed, a PhD graduate from UC Berkeley in Microsystems IT, brings extensive expertise in energy infrastructure and sustainable development to SSET. As the founder of NetServesystems, Inc. and a visionary leader, his experience in technology and infrastructure development has been instrumental in expanding our operations across Africa and establishing key strategic partnerships.
Ahmed Habona
Director & CEO of Red Sea Petroleum Consultants
Ahmed Habona, CEO of Red Sea Petroleum Consultants, brings extensive petroleum industry expertise to SSET's leadership team. His deep understanding of petroleum markets, infrastructure development, and energy consulting strengthens our strategic capabilities in delivering comprehensive energy solutions across Africa. He lives with his family and two daughters in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Augusto P. Tugado
Supply Chain Director
Augusto P. Tugado brings extensive expertise from the manufacturing sector and supply chain management. His life-long experience includes being an ICC member of Philippines for the juice industry. For the last 15 years, he has served as a vendor with tar sand and gas companies of Alberta, Canada, supplying manpower for oil wells and the upstream gas sector. His strong connections with the Chinese-Filipino community provide valuable international partnership opportunities for SSET's expanding operations.
Our Values: The Foundation of Our Commitment
Sustainability
Committed to environmentally responsible practices and developing cleaner energy solutions.
Innovation
Embracing forward-thinking approaches to meet Africa's evolving energy needs.
Reliability
Ensuring consistent and dependable supply through robust logistics and quality commitment.
Integrity
Operating with the highest ethical standards and transparency in all dealings.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships with industry leaders and local communities.
Quality
Maintaining excellence in our products, services, and operational standards.
Built on Experience: Our Journey Since 2007
Foundation
Established in the Republic of Somaliland, focusing on local market gas distribution.
Regional Expansion
Extended operations to serve the Ethiopian market through transit routes.
Infrastructure Investment
Strategic investment in Puntland State infrastructure for natural gas and power production.
Global Presence
Opened representative offices in Addis Ababa and Dubai.
Future Energy
Initiated development of infrastructure for LNG, RNG, and Hydrogen.
Operational Milestones & Capabilities
SSET’s story is not just about supply, but about building and operating the infrastructure that enables energy access in the most challenging environments.
First ISO Tank Delivery (2007)
Delivered the first ISO tank to Hargeisa, Somaliland, with over 350,000 LPG cylinders distributed.
First Ocean LPG Vessel (2014)
First ocean-going vessel to deliver LPG to a Somali port: Berbera, Somaliland in November 2014.
Indian Ocean Deliveries (2021–2024)
Consecutive LPG deliveries across the Indian Ocean islands: Comoros, Zanzibar, and the Maldives.
Extreme Delivery Specialists
Specialists in land-locked, ship-to-truck, and delivering gas in the hardest environments—financially and operationally.
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